Elijah Odetokun

Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2014-2020) London School of Journalism (2023-2024) Foundation for Investigative Journalism (2020) AIPS (2021) Reuters (2021) Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Daily Times Nigeria (2020) OmaSports (2020-2021) El Futbolero (2021) Sports Brief (2022-2024) Legit (2024 - present)

Awards: Sports Brief Rookie of the Year 2023. Legit.ng Sport's Desk MVP of the Year 2024.

Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has six years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@corp.legit.ng.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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PSG coach Luis Enrique insists 2026 Ballon d'Or must go to one of his players

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Harry Kane makes honest admission about being in Ballon d'Or conversations

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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Why Gabriel avoided red card despite kicking Emi Martinez's face

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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: More setbacks for Eric Chelle as Onuachu joins Osimhen on injury list

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces a striker crisis as Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu suffer injuries ahead of Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifying matches.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Arsenal beat Chelsea in London derby

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Opta's supercomputer has updated its prediction for the Premier League winner after Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Mysterious cat predicts Premier League London derby

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Nimbus Pronos, the mysterious cat has predicted the result of the Premier League London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Manchester City beat Coventry

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Opta's supercomputer has updated its prediction for the Premier League winner after Manchester City City beat Coventry City to move top of the table.

Taiwo Awoniyi produces poor miss to give Coventry lead vs Manchester City

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Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi produced an agonising miss that could have given Coventry City an early lead against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Victor Osimhen: What Galatasaray star said after his injury against Basaksehir

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Victor Osimhen shared an update about the injury he suffered during the first half of Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Istanbul Basaksehir in the derby.

Setback for Eric Chelle as Victor Osimhen is forced off injured for Galatasaray

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Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in the Istanbul derby but sustained a groin injury, raising concerns for upcoming AFCON qualifiers under coach Eric Chelle.

Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen’s injury against Istanbul Basaksehir

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Victor Osimhen limped off with a groin injury during Galatasaray's Super Lig match. Coach Okan Buruk discusses the need for an MRI before knowing how bad.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish doctor estimates recovery timeline after groin injury

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A Turkish doctor has estimated Victor Osimhen's recovery timeline after the striker's groin injury during Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Istanbul Basaksehir.

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